Karen Jones Poet Acrostic

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True story. Wish I knew how to upload photos I'd share it.

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Xylography

Xylography is the art of engraving on wood
Yes I love this skill wish that I could
Long ago we met such an artist at the beach
Onyx letters on carved wood car so unique
Gave him cash for the personalized gift 
Really is the kind of art gives your heart a lift
A beautiful piece of woodwork now an heirloom 
Placed it on countertop but it’s for son's room
He lets me keep it as he moves about in life
Yet I know one day he will come for it with wife

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Gershon Wolf February 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM Aw, those last two lines made me cry. Really. So touching, Karen. ~ Old Softie Karen Jones February 16, 2026 at 1:25 AM Awww hugs! Thanks dear Gershon for sharing.

Len Gasun February 8, 2026 at 4:50 AM A beautifully written acrostic on one of the special types of art, my dear poet friend. It's indeed a priceless keepsake from an artist. Thank you so much for sharing. For me, it's easier to post a photo from google now than from my own files. I always get from google images by clicking copy, then click the save icon above like a paper; then, when a box appears, click ctrl+V. Just in case you want to try. Again, thanks for sharing & more power & blessings to you always. Hugs Karen Jones February 8, 2026 at 6:54 AM It’s easier from what I gather using a computer. I’m using my phone so that’s why it is impossible. I asked a soup administrator about accessing my contest and they said it is NOT set up for cell phones so oh well. Thanks anyway and have a blessed week!

Tom Cunningham February 7, 2026 at 10:04 AM Learnt a new word today, I love working with wood, my best piece was a celtic cross for my mom's grave.Now replaced with a stone one as you can't put a permanent one on until the soil settles. Hope your weekend is going well Karen. Tom Karen Jones February 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM Wow I would LOVE to see it I know it’s beautiful! I’m busy this weekend but content. Happy weekend Tom!

Paula Goldsmith February 7, 2026 at 8:34 AM I enjoyed reading your wonderful write/story. What a great ending... Wood can make beautiful art work. Have a blessed day/weekend  writing away............... Karen Jones February 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM Thanks Paula you too!

I Am Anaya February 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM Beatiful story, Karen, done well. Click on the paste icon in the picture block, paste the Pic, make sure the Pic is 3 size or less. Voila! Karen Jones February 7, 2026 at 1:18 PM I tried but don’t think it was successful. Thanks anyway Karen Jones February 7, 2026 at 9:12 AM Thanks I’ll try later. Working on homework now but checked into soup lol I Am Anaya February 7, 2026 at 8:22 AM It really makes writing more fun for some!